U -- Advanced Tactical HMMWV Driving Course of Instruction

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ); solicitation number is H92244-07-T-0122, and a firm fixed price contract is contemplated. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-20 effective 20 September 2007. This procurement is Unrestricted and the associated NAICS code is 611699 with a business size standard of $6.5 million. The Defense Priority and Allocation System (DPAS) rating for this procurement is DO-C9. The Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) has a requirement to procure the following: Section B Schedule of Supplies and Services Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001 Advanced Tactical HMMWV Driving Course of Instruction Quantity 14 Persons Section C Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Contractor shall provide the following training: 1. Driving Emergency Response ? classroom and practical exercise ? ABS and non-ABS a. Straight Line Braking Drills b. Turning and Braking Drills c. Slalom d. Multiple Avoidance Driving Drills e. Instinctive Respones Drills (with surprise) f. Skid Control on Skid Pad g. Off Road Recovery 2. City Streets and Heavy Traffic Driving a. Unknown or Uncertain Rules of the Road b. Close Proximity Driving 3. Driving Beyond Normal Limits Classroom and Practical Exercise a. High Speed Driving Techniques b. Minimum Visual Distance Considerations c. Intersections and Stop Signs d. Whole Road Concepts e. Restricted Lane Concepts f. Cornering Techniques g. Braking Zones h. Setting Up for the Corner i. Turning and Braking Entering the Corner j. Pointing and Balancing the Vehicle k. Exiting the Corner Under Control l. Twilight into Dark Night Drive (NVG) operational 4. Pursuit / Counter Pursuit Driving 5. High Center of Gravity Vehicle Ops ? Operator Introduction to HMMWV / SUV HMMWV Drive Train Specifics a. Transmission b. Transfer Case c. Differentials d. Geared Hub Assemblies e. Inflation System (CTIS) f. Runflat 6. HMMWV / SUV Operation on Hard Surface ? Driving Emergency Response a. Straight Line Braking Drills b. Turning and Braking Drills c. Slalom d. Multiple Avoidance Driving Drills e. Off Road Recovery f. Skid Control on Skid Pad 7. Off Road Operations in the HMMWV Classroom Presentation a. Gear Selection b. Brake Throttle Modulation c. Reading Terrain d. Spotting e. Negotiating Obstacles 8. Recovery Techniques Briefing and Practical Exercise a. Ruts, Ditches, Logs, Boulders, Hills, Side-Slopes, Sand, Mud, Water 9. Trail Drives Over Unknown Terrain Practical Exercise 10. High Center of Gravity Vehicle Driving 11. Convoy Operations Classroom and Practical Exercise a. High Profile Movements b. Low Profile Movements c. Vehicle Interval / Offset d. Road Net Control or Dominance (Active and Passive) e. Blocking and Screening for Convoy Integrity f. Intersection and Side Streets g. Entering and Exiting Primary Road Nets h. Command and Control i. Pilot Duties j. Phase Line k. Regroup / Rally Points l. Safe Havens 12. Night Drive Briefing and Practical Exercise (NVG optional) 13. Evasive Actions Briefing and Practical Exercise a. Ramming through Barricades b. Reversing Out c. Y Turns ? Reverse 180 Turn d. P I T e. Driver Down ? Right Seat Driving Skills f. Countering the Drive ? By Threat 14. Convoy Evasive Actions Practical Exercise in SUV 15. Attack Recognition Seminar 16. 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No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Questions shall be sent to the following point of contact is Christine Anderson at contact@example.gov. Questions will be accepted until 17 September 2007. Questions and responses will be posted on FedBizOpps on 18 September 2007. Quotes must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 20 September 2007. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes. Quotes can be faxed, emailed or mailed in the United States postal mail to NSWDG, Attn Christine Anderson, 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23461-2299. Offerors must scrutinize this solicitation and ensure their proposals and submissions comply with all requirements. It is not sufficient to merely state your proposal complies with the solicitation requirements. 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